置: the kanji for place; put
置 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means place; put. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
置 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
置 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チ (chi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 位置いち · ichi | location |
| 設置せっち · setchi | installation |
おく (oku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 置くおく · oku | to put; to place |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 地図でこの店の位置を確認した。Chizu de kono mise no ichi o kakunin shita.I checked this shop's location on the map.
- 新しい機械を設置しました。Atarashii kikai o setchi shimashita.We installed a new machine.
- 本を机の上に置いてください。Hon o tsukue no ue ni oite kudasai.Please put the book on the desk.
- エアコンを新しく設置した。Eakon o atarashiku setchi shita.We newly installed an air conditioner.
- 店の位置を地図で説明した。Mise no ichi o chizu de setsumei shita.I explained the shop's location using a map.
Questions about 置
How many strokes does 置 have?
置 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 置?
The on readings are chi (チ). The kun readings are oku (おく).
What JLPT level is 置?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Places and buildings
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 置
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.